For five-time champion Mumbai Indians, this is not just a figure, but the story of a journey of 18 years.

When IPL started in the year 2008, the team was prepared with big names and expectations. At that time, the command of the team was in the hands of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Although the team registered wins in the initial years, it could not become a consistent champion team.

The turning point came in the year 2013, when Australian legend Ricky Ponting left the captaincy and handed over the responsibility to Rohit Sharma. This was the moment when Mumbai Indians gave themselves a new identity. The same year the team won the IPL title and never looked back.

After this, Mumbai won the trophy five times.

But the team’s identity was not made just by trophies, but by the matches where they won under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal bowling and Kieran Pollard’s stormy batting many times got the team out of difficult situations.

Mumbai Indians left their mark not only in the IPL but also in the Champions League T20. In 2011, the team won the title under the captaincy of Harbhajan Singh, while in 2013 it created history by winning both the IPL and Champions League trophies.

The real strength of this team has been its player management and trust.

Mumbai always gave opportunities to young players and nurtured them on the big stage. This is the reason why the team survived the difficult times and stood strong again.

Now when Mumbai Indians take the field for their 300th T20 match, it will not be just an achievement but a celebration of a long and successful journey. The team would like to end its five-year drought by winning the title once again in the new season.